This review is for the Graco Snugride 35 Infant Carseat - Lowery

Pros:
1. Self Supported Canopy (Big plus for me)
2. Easy to adjust harness
3. Up to 35lbs and 32 inches
4. Sturdy Base with adjustable angle
5. Extra handle position
6. Great design (haven't seen the other designs, Brunswick and Flint)
7. Rubber on base to prevent slippage
8. Works with the Graco SnugGlider Swing

Cons:
9. On the heavy side of car seats

Description:
1. I must say I am really writing this review because of the self supported canopy. I have seen and used many other strollers and car seats with annoying canopies that latch to the back of the head rest and come out a certain distance. While this is a standard design, I hate it. Unless the canopy is really huge, it is basically... Read more

We purchased the Snugride 35 in Flint and could not be happier. The picture does not do justice. The padding is very soft and plush. Will be very comfortable for baby. With the 35 lb and 32 inch max, this is definitely gonna last > 1yr. The side impact safety feature makes this a 5. The only con is that the infant head support is way too big for a newborn. Otherwise, we love this car seat.

After doing research and reading reviews, we decided to get the Graco Snugride 35 for our daughter-to-be. After having used it for 14 weeks, I have to say I'm not particularly enthusiastic about the Snugride 35. Some days I just plain hate it.

My complaints are are mainly about the small things that can make daily usage a pleasure or pain. Since I use this seat every day, the small things that are minor annoyances at first tend to get really, really irritating after awhile.

My list of irritants:

1. Floppy Head Syndrome (Actually less of an irritant and more of a safety issue)
My daughter's head always flops quite forward when she fall asleep in the car. It happened when we had the (useless, in my opinion) infant insert in, and it still happens now with a different head support piece we bought separately (I think it's by Summer). The seat is installed correctly, but the angle of the seat itself pitches my daughter's head forward when she's... Read more